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Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm is a make up remover. 3.8 oz/125 mL $26.00 available at any Clinique counter, Clinique.com, Sephora stores or Sephora.com.
Product Description from Clinique.com:Lightweight cleansing balm quickly dissolves tenacious eye and face makeups, including those with sunscreen. Transforms from a solid balm to a silky fluid oil upon application. Cleans thoroughly, rinses off completely. Non-greasy. Non-drying. For all skin types.
My Description:
This is a make up remover in a solid balm form. It removes all your make up even the waterproof ones! Guaranteed! Basically you use your fingers and scoop a little amount of the balm and gently massage it on your face then rinse off with warm water. Followed by your daily skin care products. It received high reviews from Makeupalley and 81% said they will repurchase. I would too! I heard they will discontinue this soon. :( I hope not. The hubby had a hard time finding this for me.
PROS: It does remove all my make up, even the Waterproof Dior Mascara. When I put it on, you can literally see your make up melts on your face. Even my eyeliner melted and when I washed it off, it always leaves my skin squeaky clean! I feel like I don't even need to wash my face anymore with my regular cleanser, but I still do to make sure my face is make up free. It did not leave my skin dry or oily. Just clean. :) No tightness either so that's good for me. Best of all, it doesn't sting like other make up removers do. This by far is the best make up remover for me :D It did not break me out! (My skintype: Dry - Combination - Sensitive) Oh, and a little goes a long way so this will last you a lifetime :p
CONS: Its not hygienic. Its in a jar so you have to dip your fingers on to it. Just make sure you wash you hands always. It does looks greasy when you apply it and the smell, its not pleasant for me, but once you rinse this off, the smell won't be there anymore. The price is too high for a make up remover. :/ I'm cheap in terms of make up removers. I use huggies to remove my make up but since the husband got this for me, why not give it a try! hahah! That's all the Cons I can think of.
OVERALL: Yes I will repurchase! I never felt my skin this clean since using this balm. Sounds too good to be true but you just have to try it yourself in order for you to understand what I'm talking about. :)
